Why and what does Brahma hold in his hands?

Answer 1

Brahma hold a water pot called a Kamandalu in his front left hand. The pot symbolizes the cosmic energy by which Brahma brings the universe into existence.

Answer 2

The Puranas say that Brahma was born from a lotus flower.

Answer 3

He holds a water-pot, a spoon, a book of prayers or the Vedas, a rosary and sometimes a lotus.

Answer 4

Bhrahma is unknown phenomenon. It is the representation of artist , that vedas are born from him.

Answer 5

It symbolizes different things. Such as weapon in his hand is called brahmastra used in wars, meanwhile shankha and rose is for praying the supreme god.